DESCRIPTIVE Geometry affords the practical means of dealing with geometry in three dimensions, in the same manner that Practical Geometry, that is to say, the intelligent use of drawing and of ...

Known as the father of descriptive geometry, Gaspard Monge (1746-1818) was born in Beaune, Burgundy in France. Attending college at an early age, Monge showed mathematical talent early on. He drew a ...

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PERHAPS the most notable feature of this work is its logical development of the subject. Beginning with the point in space we are shown its plan, front elevation, and side elevation, when situated in ...